Famous Vegan Athletes 1. Brendan Brazier Professional Ironman triathlete, Brendan Brazier, is one of the top athletes in the world. He has gained notoriety as a best-selling author specializing in performance nutrition and further distinguished himself by winning the Canadian 50KM Ultra Marathon Championships on two separate occasions. He has also placed third at the National Long-Course Triathlon Championships and has placed 3rd and 2nd in the Royal Victoria Marathon for two consecutive years. (more…)